Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Leonids Above Torre de la Guaita

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2010 is “Leonids Above Torre de la Guaita,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Leonids Above Torre de la Guaita
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In 1999, Leonids Meteor Shower came to an impressive crescendo. Observers in Europe saw a sharp peak in the number of meteors visible around 0210 UTC during the early morning hours of November 18.”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 12, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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